Malicious Code Injection in putra-tempe90-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-107472: Malicious code in putra-tempe90-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putra-tempe90-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to incentivize developers through token rewards. However, this package has been identified as malicious, containing scripts that manipulate package metadata and flood the npm registry with derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the putra-tempe90-ruro package, which includes scripts designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores for token rewards but also modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and changes version numbers. The continuous republishing of these variants pollutes the npm registry, posing a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putra-tempe90-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the putra-tempe90-ruro package and monitor your dependencies for any similar malicious packages. You can also use tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. To check if your application is affected, you can use the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The putra-tempe90-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for similar threats. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as malicious.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code that modifies your package metadata and floods the npm registry with unwanted packages.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command: npm uninstall putra-tempe90-ruro.
Regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert and stay updated on security advisories related to npm packages.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities without requiring any signup.
